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“There are 2,431 Social Security recipient in the Northern Marianas as of 2009,” said Congressman Sablan. “And the number is growing every year. “So it becomes increasingly important that we make sure that the benefits those 2,431 individuals receive keep up with the cost of living. “It is hard eno…

But in the early afternoon for the past month, it’s a different story. The area springs to life as early as 4 p.m. Food vendors start setting up food displays and other stall owners put their merchandise for sale. The whirring sound of the engines from the Ferris wheel, Octopus and other rides prod…

Mesmerized, I walked slowly down the flight of stairs, passing the cave-like stone structures and flopped onto the shore,  my feet almost touching the water. Closing my eyes, I breathed in the comforting, salty tang of the ocean breeze and allowed the pleasant sounds of the giant waves rolling in f…

The 10 candidates were presented to the public during the opening of the month-long 2010 Liberation Day festivities at the Garapan Fishing Base on June 4. Yesterday afternoon, after a month-long competition, the Saipan mayor’s office proclaimed the 2010 Liberation queen. Tonight,  2009 Liberation Q…

Acknowledging his contributions to preserving the historical documents of the CNMI, Del Rosario was given three awards and recognition at the NMC library on Wednesday  during a retirement celebration hosted by the college. The celebration was also witnessed by Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sa…

The deadline to fill the survey has been extended to July 18. NMC will use the collected data to improve its programs in order to better meet the educational and workforce needs of the community. For more information, contact  Lisa Hacskaylo at 234-5498 ext. 1029 or lisah@nmcnet.edu, or Jack Kiyosh…

Application forms are available at NMC’s Financial Aid Office, or can be downloaded  www.nmcnet.edu. The scholarship will  provide seven NMC students $500 a semester for up to three semesters. The scholarships are based on merit and financial need and will be awarded to the recipient based on the c…

Lino M. Olopia was nominated by Saipan Mayor Donald G. Flores for his achievements and contributions to the community. Olopai will be recognized on July 4th during the Liberation Day celebration. “I was overwhelmed and thankful to the mayor and the Liberation Committee,” he said. According to the c…

The first will be on Saturday, June 26, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To isolate the project area, a 15-minute power interruption is required that will affect San Vicente, from the former Adventure Store, to the Botanical Garden in Papago. Once the isolation process is completed the power will be restored …

We were on Forbidden Island on the east coast of Saipan, shoes and jeans dripping from the knee-high water we had to wade through to reach it. I had thought about  visiting the area for the past two years and so there I was, finally. Our group split into two, the more daring ones going up to follow…